Updating the Advantage Database Server to Version 8



Updating the Advantage Database Server to Version 8.1

Note: Ensure Medisoft has been backed up, and that all users exit the program before proceeding.

Synopsis: a) Stop the Advantage Database Server, b) Download the Advantage Database Server 8.1 upgrade, c) Unzip the file, d) Install the upgrade.

FYI: Download link is in step three below.

1. Click on Start, Programs, Advantage Database Server, and select Advantage Configuration Utility.

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2. From the Database Info tab, click Stop Service, and Exit.

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3. Click here to download Advantage Database Server 8.1 upgrade.

4. In the File Download window, click Save.

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5. After the Save As window opens, select Desktop and click Save.

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6. Once downloaded, click the Advantage8.exe icon on the Desktop.

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7. Click Run in the Open File window.

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8. When the WinZip Self-Extractor opens, click Unzip.

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9. Once the files have been unzipped, click OK.

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10. When the InstallShield Wizard for the Advantage Database Server opens, click Next.

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11. In the License Agreement window, select I accept license agreement, and click Next.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The Stop Service warning will pop up at this point if the Advantage Database Server is still running. Click Yes to stop it.

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12. The default Destination Folder is C:\Program Files\Extended Systems\Advantage 8.1.

If Advantage has been installed to a different folder, click Change to browse to that folder. Click Next.

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13. Click Install in the Ready to Install the Program window.

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14. There are two possible screens that will open at this point: a) Product Information or b) Use pre-existing Serial Number.

a) If the Product Information window opens, enter the Serial Number, Validation Codes and click Next.

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b). If the Use pre-existing Serial Number dialog box opens, click Yes.

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15. Click Finish in the InstallShield Wizard Completed window.

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The Advantage Database Server 8.1 is now updated.

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